From Sestri Levante to the discovery of the Cinque Terre

Departure from the center of Sestri Levante where you will take signs for the SS1 Aurelia in the direction of La Spezia. Here begins the journey through the Bays of the Levant, characteristic landscapes overlooking the sea and at times inland in a total immersion in nature. Near Riva Trigoso begins the climb that in about 16 km leads to the highest point of the route the 615 mslm for Passo del Bracco. For a good stretch the road does not face the sea and remains shaded by vegetation. After the pass, a long descent begins (about 13 km) to Framura where the bicycle and pedestrian path on the site of the former Framura- Bonassola- Levanto railway begins. From here for about 6 km, perfectly flat, you arrive in Levanto.

From Levanto follow the road signs for “5 terre” on SP38. It immediately begins a climb that in about 8 km leads almost to 600 meters of altitude, near Mt. Holy Cross. Shortly after, take SP63 on the right, which with a steep descent leads to a stone‘s throw from Vernazza. After a brief stop in this spectacular Cinque Terre village, we continue the route on a steep climb (about 400 meters of elevation gain in 5 km). After that, continue downhill to Volastra, a small village above Corniglia and Manarola, where you can stop for a break. At the end downhill towards Riomaggiore.